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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.23, 30.63 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.23, 30.63 and 18.34 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.23 : 30.63 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.23/30.63 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.23x = 30.63 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.23x = 561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.68/22.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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